UEA-304 Conservation Genetics

Period P3c - University of East Anglia at Norwich, England				Year 2
UEA-304	Conservation Genetics	6 ECTS		Period P3c	UEA
Objectives:This module covers current knowledge of molecular technology as applied to ecological, evolutionary and conservation studies, and the principles and procedures underlying current molecular and analytical tools. It will also address how to determine the most suitable molecular tool to use when answering a given question in ecology and/or evolution, and how to read and interpret molecular data in ecological or evolutionary terms. Outcomes:Understand current knowledge of molecular technology as applied to ecological and evolutionary studies. Be familiar with the principles and procedures underlying current molecular and analytical tools. Be able to determine a suitable molecular approach when answering a given question in ecology, evolution or conservation. Be able to read and interpret molecular data in ecological or evolutionary terms. Be able to critically assess research publications in molecular ecology and evolution, by summarising them in essay form and in seminar presentations.		Elective	Taught in EN		Mixed
		Evaluation		Workload : 120 hours
		Written Exam		Lecture	36
		Oral Exam		Seminar
		Report	50%	Practice
		Paper	50%	Total	36h
		Defence		Field	No